October 25, 2013 - Endorses Eric Adams, Melinda Katz and James Oddo in borough president races and Ken Thompson and Cy Vance for district attorney. Supports the re-Election of councilmember Mark Weprin; favors Republicans John Quaglione, David Storobin and Steven Matteo in 3 competitive races, among its 8 total council endorsements.
October 22, 2013 - Good Government Group believes constitutional amendment is misplaced reform.
October 2, 2013 - Council members Lander & Brewer, Comptroller Liu, other electeds & candidates, & election experts join Citizens Union to support instant runoff voting.
September 24, 2013 - “Grab Bags” of loosely defined funds invite corruption.
September 11, 2013 - Citizens Union calls on the City Council to pass IRV legislation.
September 6, 2013 - Everything last minute voters need to know, all in one place.
September 3, 2013 - Election resource empowers voters, holds candidates accountable.
August 27, 2013 - Daniel Squadron and Scott Stringer win group’s support for public advocate and Comptroller.
August 26, 2013 - Urges mayoral candidates to make clear what specific policies would be put in place to ensure stop and frisk practice complies with judge’s ruling and federal monitor.
August 26, 2013 - Prefers Gale Brewer for Manhattan BP, Melinda Katz for Queens BP, and Ken Thompson for Brooklyn DA. Supports the re-Election of councilmembers Jumaane Williams, Melissa Mark-Viverito and Donovan Richards; supports Carlos Menchaca over incumbent Sara González, and issues no preference in two other Council contests.
August 13, 2013 - Citizens Union Foundation and Gotham Gazette announce GothamVotes2013.
June 21, 2013 - New Election Night Closing Procedures Will Mean Faster and More Transparent Vote Counting.
May 28, 2013 - Vito Lopez Scandal Highlights Need to Fix Flawed Voting Procedures and Increase Transparency. Calls On State Leaders to Address Legislatively this Session as Part of Anti-Corruption Reforms.
May 22, 2013 - Good government groups issued this statement today voicing their strenuous opposition to S.4088-B (Golden/No Number Yet in the Assembly), a bill that would authorize the New York City Board of Elections (City Board) to use mechanical lever voting machines in and for any non-federal elections. The bill has passed the Senate and the Assembly is seriously considering a return to lever machines.
May 18, 2003 - Good Government Group confronts State Legislature's failure to find common ground and pass anti-corruption laws.
May 16, 2013 - Asks Why Assembly Itself Was Not Investigated And Points to Need for Strengthening JCOPE's Independence and Transparency.
May 7, 2013 - Citizens Union report finds 224 clubs fail to register as political committees with state board of elections.
April 3, 2013 - Responds To federal complaint against Senator Malcolm Smith and City Councilmember Dan Halloran with proposals for campaign finance reform, new power for State Attorney General and nonpartisan elections.
March 28, 2013 - Good Government Group Makes Additional Recommendations to Strengthen Disclosure.
March 26, 2013 - Positive actions include no messages of necessity and open budget website. Role for rank-and-file legislators and use of conference committees still needs strengthening.
March 19, 2013 - Good Government Group's request for more substantive and meaningful annual report met. Includes in-depth operational data for each election held this past year. Citizens Union provides its own analysis of high and low points; report highlights needed legislative and administrative changes to improve administration of elections and voter engagement.
February 25, 2013 - Releases major investigative report On New York State’s Failure To Provide Oversight on nursing homes’ use of chemical restraints on older New Yorkers. First significant site redesign in 14 years for Citizens Union Foundation’s pioneering watchdog publication.
February 13, 2013 - Good Government Watchdog Group Will Continue to Closely Monitor Process as First-Ever "Test-case" Unfolds.
February 12, 2013 - Assembly Committee Vote on A689/S1461 Makes Passage of Early Voting a Priority this Legislative Session.
February 13, 2013 - Unprecedented transparency of decision-making can dispel cynicism and increase public confidence. Staff Memorandum’s robust disclosure can serve as a model for other jurisdictions.